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Subject: Independent Systems Engineering, Technical Support, and Scientific Services Response date: 05/30/2008 Contact: Contract Specialist: Melissa McAbee 520.533.1549 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, Sierra Vista Branch At this time, the Acquisition Services Directorate, Sierra Vista Branch, intends to award a five year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Independent Systems Engineering, Technical Support, & Scientific Services (ISETS&SS). If the results of this market survey indicate there are no potential qualified sources that can support this proposed effort, the Government will consider issuing a sole source contract. The estimated ceiling is $100,000,000.00 for this effort. It is recommended that the Contractor operate exclusively in the public interest. Specifically, the Government requires this support for their requirements to alleviate potential conflicts with recommendations on future products and services. The requirement includes that the Contractor shall be prohibited from participating in competition as a prime, subcontractor, or consultant for the Government of any items and/or services to be furnished and other contracts based on any work performed under this contract. The term "Contractor" includes Contractor personnel, subcontractors, and consultants. All Contractor personnel shall be considered procurement officials and will be subject to the provisions of Section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41.U.S.C. 423). The ISETS&SS will require support and services in the following seven (7) areas: Technology Management - Supporting needs identification, acquisition, operation, hardware and software servicing and replacement, including initiatives such as recommending technology policies and architectural direction to achieve best value of technology or conducting risk assessments of critical-technology initiatives. This area also includes support for the establishment and maintenance of system and/or program integration services in support of multiple government agencies. Evolution Planning - Provide support of strategic planning and recommendations on the evolution of business processes and system architectures, and the adoption of new technologies; Technology Evaluation - Provide high-level, expert technical support for agencies evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and products; including consideration of the long-term and broad range needs of the government; and conduct proof of concept feasibility studies; Systems and Services Acquisition - Perform analyses and research in support of the acquisition of technologies and services. Includes such things as support to program managers, modeling, demonstrating, and manage technology systems, and related services; Independent Validation and Verification - Conduct independent review and testing of acquired technologies to ensure the technical quality of delivered systems and products; Assistance to Systems Users - Provide support in planning for and transition to new, updated, and/or modified technologies, systems, and related programs; and Scientific Applications - Provide assistance in meeting existing or emerging technological challenges to satisfy mission goals and objectives. Interested Contractors are invited to identify their interest and technical capability for the seven areas of interest listed above within 15 days following the date of publication of this notice. Brochures alone are not sufficient documentation for demonstration of capabilities, conflict free credentials, and unbiased status. The Government's most critical factors in this requirement are the contractor's conflict free and unbiased credentials. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Send written responses to Melissa McAbee, DOI, NBC, Acquisition Services Directorate, Sierra Vista Branch, P.O. Box 12924, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2924. Send facsimile responses to 520.538.0453. No collect calls or telephone inquiries will be accepted. If responses to the market survey indicate there are no other properly qualified sources, Note 22 shall apply. (Per FAR Part 5.207-13(e) Fed Biz Ops Numbered Note 22 applies and is modified to read: 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.)